1/72 Italeri F6F-5N Hellcat

Gallery Article by Gianni Chirico

 

VF(N)-41 USS Idependence Pacific 1944

Here are some pictures of the last Italeri Grumman F6F-5N Hellcat.  It is a very good kit with recessed panel lines, beautiful decals and details. 

 

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I built it basically out of box, except the guns which are in metal. 

The paints used are Humbrol 181 for all surfaces, Zinc Chromate primer Hu-81 for gear bay and Interior Green 158 for cockpit area. 

I weathered the model with oils and pastels.
Happy modelling.

Gianni Chirico

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Photos and text © by Gianni Chirico